Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.72, 1,189.14 and 586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 793.72, 1,189.14 and 586 is: 877.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793.72 : 1,189.14 = 586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793.72/1,189.14 = 586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793.72x = 1,189.14 × 586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793.72x = 696,836.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,836.04/793.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877.94
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